A starling shares his happiness at the beauty of the world with the owl, the woodpecker, etc - the kingfisher's reply is in mirror-writing, reflected in the water. Strong lino-cut illustrat... read more
Wildsmith's three wonderful bestiaries in one volume, first published in 1967-1968: all creatures portrayed are given their lyrical collective nouns too, wakening the imagination: a walk of ... read more
Oscar wakes up one morning to find his parents gone and a shapeshifting lion installed as his babysitter. Adventure awaits, along with deeper themes of loss. For readers aged 7+.